Apple IPad for Thulium Laser Corneal Refractive Surgery

Salz, James

Apple IPad for Thulium Laser Corneal Refractive Surgery

Sunday, April 27, 2014: 4:12 PM

Room 155 (Boston Convention and Exhibition Center)

James J. Salz, MD, Laser Vision Medical, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Stephen D. Klyce, PhD, FARVO, Software Port, Port Washington, New York, USA

Harry G. Glen, MD, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA, USA

Leonard Teye-Botchway, MD, BERMUDA INTERNATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE, PAGET, Bermuda

Narrative Responses:

Purpose
Purpose: Describe use of an Apple IPad for Laser Refractive Surgery

Methods
An Apple IPad modified with a Camera and Fixation light was used to magnify the cornea while centering a suction ring with a saphire window and reticule over the pupil center. The laser probe with 16 fiberoptic bundles is then attached with magnets and 16 paracetral spots are delivered in 2.5 seconds to correct low hyperopia and presbyopia. A video ot the
procedure will be shown.

Results
Over 200 low hyperopic eyes have been treated with excellent centration of the spots and no complications. The saphire window acts to protect the cornea so patients experience no
discomort and notice an immediate improvement in vision dut to central corneal steepening

Conclusion
The IPad allows proper centration for delivery of thulium laser spots and eliminates the need for an operating microscope.